Monsoon may have the reputation of being a romantic time, thanks to movies and novels, but it is not exactly the season of love for your hair. Over the next months, a number of conditions will likely attack your scalp and mane. Even though most people are working from home and will not be stepping out in the rain as much, a hair care routine is still a must, note experts. That is because 'humidity', which does much of the damage, finds its way indoors too. So prepare in advance by working out a hair care routine for tackling this messy period.

Hair loss is a major issue during the monsoon, observes Dr. Rinky Kapoor, cosmetic dermatologist and dermato-surgeon, The Esthetic Clinics. Besides, humidity also makes the scalp oily which leads to dull and lifeless hair, dandruff, and itchiness. Breaking down the science behind this, she explains: “The high amount of moisture in the atmosphere causes the hair to absorb the hydrogen molecule and swell, thus making the strands brittle, frizzy, and prone to breakage.” Humidity, she adds, is also the culprit that robs the scalp of natural oils leaving us with weaker roots. “Dampness also increases the risk of infection in the scalp.”